Page 740 of reference guide, second paragraph "For other areas, confgure the building foor plates such that the foor area within 15 feet (4.5 meters) of the perimeter exceeds the perimeter area req

The LEED guide in the perimeter area explanation section says:  "Below-grade walls with areaways and walls that abut adjacent buildings are excluded".

Developing a hospital and we are trying to assess if we can get this credit or not.